How To Fix ECICC002 - No address available for business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECICC - CIC Components

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No address available for business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECICC002 - No address available for business partner ?

  The SAP error message ECICC002, which states "No address available for business partner," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid address associated with a business partner in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process transactions involving a business partner.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Data: The business partner may not have any address data maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the correct role assigned that requires an address.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the business partner.
  Inactive Business Partner: The business partner may be marked as inactive, which can prevent the system from retrieving the address.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the address data for the business partner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) and check if the business partner has an address maintained.
  Ensure that the address is complete and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address:
  
  If the address is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner details in the BP transaction.
  Make sure to save the changes after entering the address.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that require an address.
  You can check and modify roles in the BP transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Status:
  
  Verify if the business partner is marked as inactive. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner's address data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  SE16N (Data Browser) to check underlying tables for address data.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners.
  BUT020: Business partner roles.
  BUT021: Address data for business partners.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.